For a Burger King in-line/end cap non-traditional facility, what is the estimated range for real property/occupancy charges?
Burger_King Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Expenditure a | Co-Brand Estimated Range | In-Line / End Cap Estimated Range | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment Is To Be Made | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | High | Low | High | ||||
| Franchise Fee 1 | $25,000 | $50,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | lump sum | execution | BKC |
| Trainingand Travel and | $7,500 | $25,000 | $7,500 | $25,000 | as | as | vendor |
| Living Expenses 2 | arranged | incurred | |||||
| Real Property / Occupancy | $50,000 | $125,000 | $90,000 | $300,000 | as | as | lessor |
| Charge 3 | arranged | incurred |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 46–54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Burger King's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment for real property/occupancy charges for an in-line/end cap non-traditional facility ranges from $90,000 to $300,000. These charges are paid to the lessor as they are incurred and as arranged.
Burger King defines an "in-line" restaurant as one located in a building with other businesses on one or both sides. An "end-cap" restaurant is an in-line restaurant situated at the far end of the building. The FDD notes that occupancy costs for these types of locations generally include common area maintenance (CAM) charges, which franchisees should factor into their financial planning.
Item 7 includes a general comment that costs and expenditures associated with non-traditional facilities will vary greatly due to differences in site location, operational costs or savings associated with co-branding of businesses like gas stations, convenience stores and other retail and food operations and other similar factors. The document also states that rent costs will vary between $35 and $200 per square foot including CAM and that they estimate you will occupy between 300 and 2,500 square feet.
Prospective franchisees should carefully evaluate potential locations and negotiate lease terms to manage these real property/occupancy costs effectively. They should also inquire about any additional fees or charges not explicitly mentioned in the FDD to gain a comprehensive understanding of their financial obligations.